Product Demonstrator Part Time

CROSSMARK; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking an Associate responsible for executing in-store food and non-food demonstrations in Waco, Texas. The role requires engaging consumers effectively and maintaining a professional appearance. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to communicate product features while ensuring cleanliness and safety during food preparation. This part-time position is expected to not exceed 25 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer interaction skills are essential to engage and sell products.
• Must be capable of preparing and serving food samples safely.
• Proficient in the use of personal computers and mobile devices.

Responsibilities

• Complete in-store food and non-food demonstrations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and clean workstation.
• Achieve execution goals on assigned tasks.

Skills

Customer interaction

Food preparation

Communication

Cleanliness and safety standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe PDF

Job description

Overview

The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. The Associate acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. The Associate prepares, serves, and breaks down product, equipment, and supplies. The Associate intercepts consumers and demonstrates products in a professional manner. The Associate maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.


• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.


• Effectively communicates the features and benefits of the product.


• Is able to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers, and knives.


• Maintains a clean, sterile, and safe workstation using cleaning chemicals.


• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.


• Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.


• Achieves 100% execution on assigned work.


• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.


• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.


• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.


• Accurately prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.


• Can access the internet, navigate through company’s electronic systems, use Microsoft Outlook, and view assigned documents, including Microsoft Word & Adobe PDF forms.

Job Requirements

This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education / Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to three months’ related experience and/or training preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Proficient in ability to use and navigate on a personal computer or personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Local Food handlers permit may be required.

Physical Demands

The associate will be regularly required to stand and walk during the shift; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms (including conducting tasks overhead up to 65 inches); talk and hear; have visual ability to read instructions and perform events; stoop; kneel; squat; climb or step up ladder; balance; lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds); push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; prepare foods and beverages using the required appliances, such as cooking utensils, knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; be in contact with cleaning supplies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Work Environment

Retail store environment to limited travel.

Physical Appearance

Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents.

Language Skills

English is the primary language skill; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.